Capitol AlertAttacked by Trump, Musk and Democratic rivals, Tom Steyer relishes the fightThe attacks suggest the billionaire progressive is gaining more visibility at a crucial point in the governor’s race.April 17, 2026 at 9:26 AM
Thunderstorms are headed to California again. Here’s when to expect rain, snowUpdated April 17, 2026 at 1:17 PM
2 new California cannabis laws took effect in 2026. What to know ahead of 4/20April 17, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Rodent droppings in flour, 80+ roaches. What else closed Sacramento restaurants?April 17, 2026 at 5:00 AM
UPDATE: Frost advisory issued for Northern California until Saturday morning Updated April 18, 2026 at 1:40 AM
Voter GuideYour guide to California’s 5th District congressional primary raceUpdated April 17, 2026 at 8:23 AM
ElectionsYour guide to the California Board of Equalization’s 1st District raceApril 17, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Capitol AlertXavier Becerra sees post-Swalwell boost in governor’s race, new poll showsUpdated April 16, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Election EndorsementsThe Bee endorses a native of California’s new 1st Congressional District | OpinionUpdated April 16, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Capitol AlertBill protecting elections from ICE advances as state lawmakers campaign against fedsApril 15, 2026 at 5:34 PM
Election EndorsementsEndorsement: The Bee picks one standout for the 6th Congressional District | OpinionUpdated April 15, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Capitol AlertCalifornia’s political watchdog site was down for days during campaign seasonUpdated April 15, 2026 at 4:46 PM
ElectionsSwalwell’s out. Here’s what that means for the California governor’s raceUpdated April 15, 2026 at 9:10 AM
Capitol AlertWith Swalwell out, Villaraigosa and Becerra trade blows in fractured governor’s raceApril 14, 2026 at 5:57 PM
Capitol AlertLA Sheriff’s Department investigating accusation Swalwell drugged, raped womanUpdated April 14, 2026 at 5:02 PM
ElectionsListen to GOP governor candidate Steve Hilton describe his ‘Califordible’ planUpdated April 12, 2026 at 10:27 AM
Capitol AlertSwalwell calls sex assault claims ‘flat false’ as attorney hints at legal actionUpdated April 11, 2026 at 1:37 PM
Capitol AlertManhattan DA investigating Rep. Eric Swalwell after sex assault accusationsApril 11, 2026 at 11:42 AM
Capitol AlertAllies pressure Swalwell to quit governor’s race over sexual assault allegationsUpdated April 10, 2026 at 5:41 PM
ElectionsSacramento County Supervisor District 1 candidates gather for forum on top issuesUpdated April 10, 2026 at 9:36 AM
Local ElectionsListen to candidates at Sacramento County Board of Supervisors forumApril 10, 2026 at 9:35 AM
Election EndorsementsElection endorsement: The Bee backs a voice that is needed in Sacramento | OpinionApril 10, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Capitol AlertVillaraigosa urges Democrats to ‘fix what we broke’ at governor candidate forumApril 8, 2026 at 6:55 PM
ElectionsNext California governor has two jobs, Swalwell tells Sacramento gatheringUpdated April 8, 2026 at 2:37 PM
Capitol Alert‘It’s false’: Swalwell denies misconduct claims levied by left-leaning influencersUpdated April 8, 2026 at 11:10 AM
Capitol AlertTrump endorses former Fox News host Steve Hilton for California governorUpdated April 7, 2026 at 5:47 PM